Somalia and India discuss strengthening bilateral defence cooperation
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Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has held talks with a senior Indian delegation in Mogadishu on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries.
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Somalia requested the establishment of an Indian visa processing facility in Mogadishu.
Attributed to: Somalia's Foreign Ministry
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Hiiraan Online
Somalia and India signed a memorandum of understanding on political consultations.
Event date: 2026-11-15
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Hiiraan Online
Somalia requested the establishment of an Indian visa processing facility in Mogadishu.
Attributed to: Somalia's Foreign Ministry
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Hiiraan Online
India congratulated Somalia on its membership of the United Nations Security Council.
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Shabelle Media
Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi held talks with a senior Indian delegation in Mogadishu.
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Event date: 2026-11-15
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Shabelle Media
The Indian delegation was led by Sripriya Ranganathan, India's Secretary for Consular, Passport and Overseas Indian Affairs.
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Shabelle Media
The meeting focused on opportunities to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
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Shabelle Media
Both sides expressed their commitment to strengthening relations and expanding cooperation.
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Most recent report · 15 November 2026 09:23 UTC
Somalia and India discuss strengthening bilateral defence cooperation
Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi held talks with a senior Indian delegation in Mogadishu.
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Most recent report · 15 November 2026 07:40 UTC
Somalia seeks Indian visa processing facility in Mogadishu as countries strengthen diplomatic ties
Somalia and India signed a memorandum of understanding on political consultations.
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15 November 2026 · 07:40–09:23 UTC
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Somalia and India discuss strengthening bilateral defence cooperation
Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi held talks with a senior Indian delegation in Moga…
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Somalia seeks Indian visa processing facility in Mogadishu as countries strengthen diplomatic ties
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